AS Monaco show determination but are stunned by Stade Brestois | OneFootball

Caught out in the middle of the first period, the Rouge et Blanc then tried to get back into the game but were thwarted by a well-organized Brest team.

Playing away at Stade Francis-Le Blé against Stade Brestois in the 15th round of Ligue 1 McDonald’s, AS Monaco players lost by the narrowest of margins, despite several opportunities to equalize (1-0). Recap ✍️

The context 📅

Winners against PSG last weekend thanks to their strong character (1-0), AS Monaco’s players were looking to build on that success in Brest, a team that had won consecutive matches. But to do so, they will undoubtedly need to show the same desire and aggression they displayed against the European champions to secure all three points.

The eleven 👥

To start the match, Sébastien Pocognoli had to contend with the suspensions of Thilo Kehrer and Denis Zakaria, as well as the new injuries to Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati, and George Ilenikhena. Despite this, the Belgian manager continued to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, positioning Jordan Teze in central defense alongside Mohammed Salisu. Mamadou Coulibaly and Mika Biereth returned to the starting lineup.

The scenario 🎞

As the match kicked off in strong winds, both teams quickly set a fast pace. Daouda Guindo (5′) and Rémy Labeau-Lascary (14′) tried their luck from distance, while Mika Biereth had a chance from a tight angle (14). The match stayed lively thanks to an impressive Lukáš Hrádecký, who masterfully won his one-on-one against Brest’s number 14 (20′).

The Monégasques try to react

The goalkeeper then made another crucial save, deflecting a shot from Ludovic Ajorque, but was unlucky as the ball fell to Kamory Doumbia, who headed home to open the scoring (1-0, 28′). The Rouge et Blanc responded after conceding the goal, with Aleksandr Golovin’s header being saved by Grégoire Coudert (34′), followed by Mika Biereth’s shot (38′) which went just wide. Takumi Minamino then came close to equalizing, but his effort grazed the post (39′).

The last half-hour with a man advantage

Trailing at halftime, Monaco almost conceded again when Guindo’s powerful shot hit the crossbar (54′). The match then took another turn when Ludovic Ajorque was sent off for a tackle from behind on Lamine Camara (60′ minute). With a numerical advantage, AS Monaco had more space, but the November MVP’s half-volley went wide (61′).

Bounce back against Galatasaray

In an attempt to get back into the game, Sébastien Pocognoli made two double substitutions, bringing on Paul Pogba and Stanis Idumbo (69′), then Paris Brunner and Lucas Michal (77′). The Rouge et Blanc pushed forward and kept winning more set pieces. On one of them, Mohammed Salisu’s header grazed the post (79′).

However, Brest needed to be wary of counter-attacks, one of which resulted in a header from Mama Baldé that went wide (93′). That was the last chance of the game, and AS Monaco fell by the narrowest of margins to Brest (1-0). The next match comes on Tuesday against Galatasaray at the Stade Louis-II in the Champions League as the team looks to get back to winning ways.

Key moments 🎥

5′: A long-range shot from Guindo is easily caught by Hrádecký 14′: Another long-range shot from Labeau-Lascary finds the side netting 14′: A shot from Biereth from a tight angle is saved by Coudert 20′: A monster save by Hrádecký who wins his duel against Labeau-Lascary 28′: ​​Doumbia scores on the rebound after a save by Hrádecký (1-0) 34: Golovin’s header is saved by Coudert in the center of the box 38′: A shot from Biereth is too wide 39′: Minamino’s attempt grazes Coudert’s post 54: A powerful shot from 35 meters by Guindo hits the bar 62′: A half-volley from Minamino goes wide 79′: A header from Salisu is just wide of Coudert’s post 93′: A cross from Magnetti is met by Baldé but his header is wide

🗓️ Match details:

Friday December 5 2025 (19:00) – Stade Francis-Le Blé

Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Matchday 15: Stade Brestois 1-0 AS Monaco

Halftime: 1-0

Goals: Doumbia (28′) for Stade Brestois

Bookings: Doumbia (44′), Mboup (78′) for Stade Brestois; Minamino (10′), C. Henrique (27′), Vanderson (52′), Teze (94′) for AS Monaco

Red cards: Ajorque (60′) for Stade Brestois

Stade Brestois: Coudert – Lala, Chardonnet ©, Coulibaly, Guindo – Chotard (Tousart, 83′), Magnetti, Doumbia (Mboup, 69′) – Del Castillo (Dina Ebimbe, 83′), Ajorque, Labeau Lascary (Baldé, 32′)

Substitutes: Jauny, Diaz, Le Cardinal, Locko, Dina Ebimbe, Makalou, Tousart, Mboup, Baldé